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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Best Spartans in new EA Sports College Football 26 video game
Can you name who is the highest-rated player on the Spartans in this year's college football video game? It may surprise you... The newest version of EA Sports' college football video game for this year has been released, with fans getting their first taste on Monday. The pre-orders for the game were distributed on Monday, with the full release set for Thursday. Michigan State is not one of the top 25 rated teams in the country in this year's game -- which comes as no surprise. But who are the highest-rated players in the game on their roster? That is something that is interesting to examine -- so without further ado, let's take a look at some of the highest-rated Spartans in this year's video game below: Jack Velling (TE) Rating: 88 Chrishon McCray (WR) Rating: 87 Omari Kelly Rating: 85 Nick Marsh (WR) Rating: 84 Ryan Eckley (P) Rating: 84 Nikai Martinez (SS) Rating: 84 Wayne Matthews III (LB) Rating: 83 Elijah Tau-Tolliver (RB) Rating: 82 Jalen Thompson (Edge) Rating: 82 Matt Gulbin (C) Rating: 82 Aidan Chiles (QB) Rating: 81 Malik Spencer (FS) Rating: 81 Grady Kelly (DT) Rating: 81 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Michigan State Quarterback Aidan Chiles Balances a High Ceiling and an Underdog Mentality
Michigan State Quarterback Aidan Chiles Balances a High Ceiling and an Underdog Mentality originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Michigan State football quarterback Aidan Chiles is entering his second season in East Lansing after transferring ahead of his sophomore year. Advertisement The rising junior struggled with inconsistency last season, but things are clicking on offense going into the 2025-26 season. Chiles is expected to rise to the challenge with the talent he has to work with, but he's still embracing an underdog mentality despite this high ceiling. Michigan State football quarterback Aidan Gilligan-Imagn Images As a sophomore, Chiles completed 192 passes for 2,415 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging a 59 pass percentage. Chiles also rushed 97 times for a net 225 yards, scoring three rushing touchdowns. The first half of the season was when he struggled the most, getting intercepted eight times — twice in the first two games each. He turned it around after the halfway mark and was picked off three times, once against Iowa and twice against Indiana. Advertisement Chiles has more weapons to utilize in the 2025-26 season. The offensive line, in particular, is healthier and the wide receiver corps is deeper. Returner Nick Marsh and transfers, Chrishon McCray and Omari Kelly, are expected to lead the wideout group. Marsh set true freshman records for most receiving yards and receptions in one season, and also led the Spartans in receiving yards. McCray transferred from Kent State where he led the team in receiving yards and touchdown completions. At Middle Tennessee State, Kent he had 869 yards and four touchdowns. Quarterbacks coach Jon Boyer worked with Chiles when he was at Oregon State. Now reuniting in East Lansing, the junior feel comfortable both at Michigan State and with a prior coach. However, Chiles also knows that this is a make or break year for him. Michigan State is considered an underdog, and this is something he's ready to embrace and use to his advantage. Chiles told Spartan Mags' Kenny Jordan that he knows the pressure's on for the whole team in 2025-26. Advertisement The ceiling is high for Chiles and he's even expected to be in the top 20 quarterbacks in 2025-26. Even knowing that the potential is there and attainable, he's keeping a chip-on-the-shoulder attitude to feed off of it and make necessary improvements to the program as a whole. Related: Three-Star Cornerback Welcomed by Michigan State Football Fans Upon Commitment Related: Spartans Lose Class of 2026 Recruiting Battle for Coveted Offensive Tackle This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
